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    1 min read 5 stepsFebruary 7, 2026Verified February 2026

    How to Use Accessibility Features on Windows

    Windows includes powerful tools for vision, hearing, and motor accessibility.

    In this guide (5 steps):

    1. 1.Open Accessibility settings
    2. 2.Use Magnifier
    3. 3.Enable Narrator
    4. 4.Adjust text size and contrast
    5. 5.Use voice typing
    1

    Open Accessibility settings

    ~15s
    Go to SettingsAccessibility to see all available features.
    2

    Use Magnifier

    ~15s
    Press ⊞ Win+Plus to zoom in on any part of the screen. ⊞ Win+Minus to zoom out. ⊞ Win+Esc to exit.
    3

    Enable Narrator

    ~15s
    Turn on Narrator for a screen reader that reads text aloud as you navigate.
    4

    Adjust text size and contrast

    ~15s
    Increase text size, enable high contrast themes, or use color filters for color blindness.

    Quick Tip

    High contrast mode makes text much easier to read for people with low vision. Try it in Settings, then Accessibility, then Contrast themes.

    5

    Use voice typing

    ~16s
    Press ⊞ Win+H to start voice typing — dictate text instead of typing.

    Quick Tip

    For free digital skills courses on accessibility and more, visit edu.gcfglobal.org — GCFGlobal offers hundreds of free tutorials for beginners.

    Warning

    Voice typing works best in a quiet room. Background noise can cause incorrect words to appear.

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